Taxonomy
Synonyms
Dizygotheca splendissima (W.Bull ex W.Richards) N.Taylor • Tieghemopanax austrocaledonicus var. dissectus R.Vig.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 09/12/2016Protected species -
in Southern Province
Polyscias crenata is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia discontinuously spread in Grande Terre from Nouméa to Koumac. It occurs in forest (dry and humid) on non-ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 20 - 470 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. Polyscias crenata is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Polyscias crenata is an endemic tree/small tree of New Caledonia discontinuously spread in Grande Terre from Nouméa to Koumac.
Population
This species is common, with good natural regeneration (pioneer species).
Habitat
It occurs in forest (dry and humid) on non-ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 20 - 470 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem directly threatened.
Conservation
Polyscias crenata is protected by local legislation in province Sud but not in province Nord. It occurs in one protected area: Ouen Toro
Bibliography
Lowry P.P.L. and Plunkett G.M. 2018. A Taxonomic revision of Polyscias subg. Tieghemopanax.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Morat, P.; Jaffré, T.; Tronchet, F.; Munzinger, J.; Pillon, Y.; Veillon, J.-M. and Chalopin, M. 2012. Le référentiel taxonomique Florical et les caractéristiques de la flore vasculaire indigène de la Nouvelle-Calédonie [The taxonomic database « FLORICAL » and characteristics of the indigenous flora of New Caledonia]. Adansonia sér 3(34) , p.177-219.
Experts
Assessor(s): Lowry, P., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., McCoy, S., Schatz, G., Suprin, B., Tanguy, V., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Maura, J.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Warimavute, G.